Bama still No. 1 as Miami, Clemson switch spots and OU stays at No. 4

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Is the CFP committee staying consistent? (2:42)

Booger McFarland isn't seeing consistency from the committee, especially when looking at Clemson's spot in the rankings considering the Tigers' loss to Syracuse. Kirk Herbstreit explains that the focus is on when each team peaks. (2:42)

After a week in which most ranked teams took care of business, there was little movement in this week's College Football Playoff rankings as the top four teams remained the same, though with a minor shuffle.

Miami moved up a spot to No. 2, trading places with Clemson in the process. Alabama remained No.1, while Oklahoma held steady at No. 4.

The Hurricanes, owners of the nation's highest strength of schedule, moved up despite a close game against Virginia, while the Tigers crushed FCS foe Citadel.

"When you get down the way Miami did to Virginia two times, once in each half, and you have the poise and the ability to come back and win in a convincing manner, that is special," said CFP committee chairman Kirby Hocutt.

Miami and Clemson will meet in the ACC championship game in two weeks but first have matchups against Pittsburgh and South Carolina, respectively, this week. The Tigers may have a chance to take the No. 2 ranking back before the conference title tilt as their opponent Saturday, the Gamecocks, are ranked No. 24 in this week's CFP.

After a 56-0 romp over Mercer on Saturday, the Crimson Tide will have their hands full this week as they face rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl. The Tigers are ranked sixth in this week's CFP rankings and have a chance to make a big move if they can knock off their in-state rival.

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The latest rankings keep the Tide in prime position for the playoff, even if they were to lose to No. 6 Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Miami improves to No. 2, but the options are dwindling for two-loss teams such as Ohio State, USC and TCU.

At No. 13 is Washington State, which moved up a spot. The second-highest-ranked Pac-12 team faces in-state rival Washington (No. 17) for the Apple Cup on Saturday.

Mississippi State moved up two spots to No. 14 and was followed by UCF. At 10-0, the Knights remain the highest-ranked team among Group of 5 schools and are in line for a New Year's Day bowl berth.

UCF was followed by Michigan State at No. 16. The Spartans improved to 8-3 after winning Saturday with only 20 passing yards.

LSU checked in at No. 18 and was followed by Oklahoma State, the team that fell the most this week. Despite an impressive rally, the Cowboys lost to unranked Kansas State and dropped from No. 13 to No. 19.